Dominican Bar Association upcoming events

MetroLALSA x DBA Summer Picnic (August 29, 2026)

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

☀️ MetroLALSA x DBA invite you to the 2026 Summer Picnic☀️

Whether you just survived the bar exam or 1L, come join MetroLALSA’s annual summer picnic in collaboration with the Dominican Bar Association.

POTLUCK STYLE (let us know what you’re bringing by filling out this link): https://grow.withlome.com/a/c5ab576e-9269-4010-b6ba-47590bd1f903

DOMINOES SIGN UP (starts at 3pm, walk-ins welcomed):

https://tr.ee/n7pfTj6AVs

This year, we are doing it potluck style! Please bring your favorite dish, snack, or beverage to share with the community as we celebrate together.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Toasting our resilient bar exam takers—you survived. Congratulations!
Casual networking between student and attorney members from both MetroLALSA and the DBA.
Delicious picnic food, cold drinks, and amazing music.

Bring your blankets, your business cards, and your best summer energy. Let’s celebrate the future of the legal profession together!

23rd Annual DBA Scholarship Gala! (September 25, 2026)

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Urgent: Only 4 Weeks Until the 23rd Annual DBA Scholarship Gala!

The Dominican Bar Association (DBA) invites you to celebrate and invest in the future of our legal community at the 23rd Annual DBA Scholarship Gala on Friday, September 25, 2026.

* Secure your ticket now, as we anticipate a sold out gala night. *

Fuel the Mission: Your Support Defines Our Impact

* Please note: The number of scholarships we can award each year depends entirely on the funds raised by the DBA team from our generous community. *

Every single sponsorship and donation directly expands our reach, which allow us to financially support deserving students who need our help. We cannot do this without you.

Whether you purchase a ticket, sponsor a table, or make a direct donation, your contribution explicitly dictates how many future legal leaders we can champion this year.

Act today to maximize our collective impact!

Fuel the Mission: Your Support Defines Our Impact

Every single sponsorship and donation directly expands our reach. Your generosity allows us to expand our financial support to more deserving students who need our help. We truly cannot do this without you.

Whether you purchase a ticket, sponsor a table, or make a direct donation, your contribution explicitly dictates how many future legal leaders we can champion this year. Act today to maximize our collective impact!

US Legal Immersion Tour 2026 (October 13, 2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

The Dominican Bar Association presents its USA Legal Immersion Tour 2026, an academic experience designed to provide participants with direct exposure to the United States legal system.

Taking place from October 13–15, 2026, in New York, this program is open to law students in their 3rd or 4th year, attorneys, and law professors in the Dominican Republic.

This tour offers participants the opportunity to:

Visit the United Nations
Participate in rotations through state and federal courts
Visit the New York State Supreme Court and the Capitol in Albany, New York
Engage in networking sessions with legal professionals

The program is designed to:

Understand the differences between the legal systems of the United States and the Dominican Republic
Observe judicial proceedings in real time within a common law system
Learn about corporate and in-house legal practice
Build connections with Dominican-American legal professionals

Registration is open through July 1, 2026. Space is limited.

Please note: Airfare, local transportation, meals, personal expenses, and lodging are not included. The program includes round-trip transportation to Albany, NY.